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B16 GDD

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

15,909 mi
Last recorded15,909 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GDD
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 15,909 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 15,891 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 15,622 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 15,532 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 15,412 miles

bellypan mounts have slight play

Pass 27 May 2015 15,323 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 15,208 miles

1 of 2 rear lamp bulbs not working

Pass 17 Jul 2012 15,151 miles

1 of 2 rear light bulbs not working

Pass 20 Jul 2011 14,420 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 13,659 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

engine oil is low

Fail 28 Jun 2010 13,658 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

engine oil is low

Fail 25 Jun 2010 13,642 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 9,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 9,872 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2007 30,428 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 May 2006 25,706 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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B16 GDD is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,104 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 GDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B16 GDD is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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